Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 9,77 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | ë-C4 FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s−1,59 s | 9,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s−1,17 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s−1,60 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 211 km/h+7 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,25 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 7,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s | 9,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,49 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,49 s | 27,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,58 s | 83,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed | 211 km/h | 204 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 hits 100 km/h in 8.18 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. At this point, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 leads by 1.59 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 is doing 115 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 crosses the line in 16.11 s versus 17.29 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 finishes in 29.80 s versus 31.39 s, with a 1.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (211 vs 204 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the ë-C4 FWD never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.45 kg/hp vs 11.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 1.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 9,77 s).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.